HP 0x2x16 HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide - Page 4

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Setting local console switch security

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37

Changing the OSD language

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43

Assigning server and serial device names

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43

Setting up a scan pattern

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44

Using preemption

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47

Managing server tasks using the OSD

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48

Viewing and disconnecting user connections

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49

Displaying interface adapter status information

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51

Displaying version information

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51

Displaying configuration information

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53

Running system diagnostics

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54

Resetting devices

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56

Using Virtual Media

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58

Virtual Media overview

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58

Limitations of using USB 2.0 composite devices with Virtual Media

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58

Virtual Media resources

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59

Using local Virtual Media

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59

Using Virtual Media in a two-level cascade configuration

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60

Using Virtual Media in a three-level cascade configuration

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61

Connecting local Virtual Media

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62

Using USB composite media devices

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63

Disabling the USB 2.0 function

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63

Enabling the USB 2.0 function

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65

Console switch serial management

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68

Establishing LAN connections

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68

Connecting to the serial management connector

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68

Configuring HyperTerminal

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68

Configuring Minicom

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69

Using the Main Menu

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69

Network Configuration

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70

Firmware Management

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70

Enable Debug Messages

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70

Set/Change Password

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70

Restore Factory Defaults

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71

Reset Appliance

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71

Enable LDAP Debug Messages

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Set Web Interface Ports

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71

Input Web Server Certificate

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72

Exit

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72

Configuring the console switch NIC

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73

Recovering a lost console switch serial management password

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76

Upgrading the firmware

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78

Upgrading the console switch firmware overview

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78

Upgrading the console switch firmware through the local OSD

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78

Upgrading the console switch firmware through the HP IP Console Viewer

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80

Upgrading the console switch firmware through the serial management connection

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80

Upgrading interface adapter firmware

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82

Loading interface adapter firmware individually

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83

Upgrading the interface adapter firmware simultaneously

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84

Upgrading the interface adapter firmware through the autoupdate feature

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85

Enabling TFTP for Microsoft Windows operating systems

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86

Section	Page
HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide	1
Notice	2
Contents	3
Component identification	6
Console switch components	6
Interface adapter with Virtual Media components	7
Installing the console switch	9
Installation overview	9
Rack-mount safety instructions	9
Installation checklist	9
Console switch kit contents	9
Required items not included	10
Optional item	10
Required tools	10
Rack-mounting the console switch	10
Performing a side-mount type A installation	11
Performing a side-mount type B installation	12
Performing a standard-mount installation	13
Performing a cantilever-mount type A installation	15
Performing a cantilever-mount type B installation	17
Connecting the console switch	18
HP IP Console Viewer overview	20
Installing the interface adapter	21
Interface adapter overview	21
Connecting the interface adapter	21
Cascading console switches	23
Cascading console switches overview	23
Cascading console switches matrix	23
Cascading two HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media	24
Example of an HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media cascade configuration	26
Local port operation	28
Local port operation overview	28
Accessing the Main dialog box	28
Viewing servers by name, EID, or port	29
Viewing the Port column	29
Viewing the server status column	29
Soft switching	30
Soft switching to a server	30
Soft switching to a previous server	30
Disconnecting from a server	30
Using basic OSD navigation keys	30
Managing routine tasks for servers	31
Changing the display behavior	32
Selecting the display order of servers	33
Selecting a key combination to launch the OSD	33
Controlling the status flag	33
Changing the status flag	34
Assigning device types	35
Modifying device types	35
Changing the keyboard language	36
Changing network configurations	37
Setting local console switch security	37
Setting and changing the console switch password	38
Recovering a console switch password	39
Enabling Screen Saver mode	39
Disabling the Screen Saver mode	41
Removing screen saver password protection	41
Exiting Screen Saver mode	42
Changing the OSD language	43
Assigning server and serial device names	43
Assigning names to servers	44
Setting up a scan pattern	44
Adding servers to the scan list	45
Removing servers from the scan list	46
Activating Scan mode	46
Deactivating Scan mode	46
Using preemption	47
Assigning a preempt timeout	47
Managing server tasks using the OSD	48
Viewing and disconnecting user connections	49
Viewing current user connections	50
Disconnecting a user	50
Displaying interface adapter status information	51
Displaying version information	51
Decommissioning an interface adapter	53
Displaying configuration information	53
Running system diagnostics	54
Activating Run Diagnostics	55
Resetting devices	56
Using Virtual Media	58
Virtual Media overview	58
Limitations of using USB 2.0 composite devices with Virtual Media	58
Virtual Media resources	59
Using local Virtual Media	59
Using Virtual Media in a two-level cascade configuration	60
Using Virtual Media in a three-level cascade configuration	61
Connecting local Virtual Media	62
Using USB composite media devices	63
Disabling the USB 2.0 function	63
Enabling the USB 2.0 function	65
Console switch serial management	68
Establishing LAN connections	68
Connecting to the serial management connector	68
Configuring HyperTerminal	68
Configuring Minicom	69
Using the Main Menu	69
Network Configuration	70
Firmware Management	70
Enable Debug Messages	70
Set/Change Password	70
Restore Factory Defaults	71
Reset Appliance	71
Enable LDAP Debug Messages	71
Set Web Interface Ports	71
Input Web Server Certificate	72
Exit	72
Configuring the console switch NIC	73
Recovering a lost console switch serial management password	76
Upgrading the firmware	78
Upgrading the console switch firmware overview	78
Upgrading the console switch firmware through the local OSD	78
Upgrading the console switch firmware through the HP IP Console Viewer	80
Upgrading the console switch firmware through the serial management connection	80
Upgrading interface adapter firmware	82
Loading interface adapter firmware individually	83
Upgrading the interface adapter firmware simultaneously	84
Upgrading the interface adapter firmware through the autoupdate feature	85
Enabling TFTP for Microsoft Windows operating systems	86
Enabling TFTP for Linux operating systems	86
Verifying TFTP for Linux operating systems	86
Troubleshooting	88
Troubleshooting table	88
Connection length table	90
Frequently asked questions	91
Are the expansion module ports hot-pluggable?	91
Are the interface adapters hot-pluggable?	91
Are the keyboard, monitor, and mouse connections on the console switch hot-pluggable?	91
Are the server connections on the console switch hot-pluggable?	91
Can the console switch be mounted in a round-hole rack?	91
Can the console switch be side-mounted in a round-hole rack?	91
Has the customer verified the firmware version?	91
How do I access the Main dialog box?	92
How do I cascade console switches?	92
How do I change the keyboard language?	92
How do I know which port my cascaded console switch is connected to?	92
How do I locally connect a cascaded console switch?	93
How do I look at my console switch firmware version?	93
How do I look at my interface adapter firmware version?	93
How do I turn the screen saver off?	93
How do I use the Run Diagnostics feature?	93
Is the console switch operational?	93
What are the minimum and maximum cable lengths?	94
What kind of CAT5 cables are supported?	94
Technical support	95
Before you contact HP	95
HP contact information	95
Regulatory compliance notices	96
Regulatory compliance identification numbers	96
Federal Communications Commission notice	96
FCC rating label	96
Class A equipment	96
Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only	96
Modifications	97
Cables	97
Canadian notice	97
European Union regulatory notice	97
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union	98
Japanese notice	98
Korean class A notice	99
Power cord statement for Japan	99
Acronyms and abbreviations	100

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Using Virtual Media, Console switch serial management, Upgrading the firmware

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